Author's Note:
Hey guys, this one took a bit longer to put up because I've been doing make up work for school like crazy, and I've been working on writing out a vague outline to the story so I might add some foreshadowing in upcoming chapters. Also I wasn't really sure where to go from the last scene, so I was at a bit of a lose. It's here now though so I hope you do enjoy it!
This chapter was done under the influence of a 101.8 degree fever and several Advils (they taste like red hotts! I swear I'm not crazy!) , so sorry if it stinks!
Disclaimer: JKR's is finishing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows which is due to be out on the 21rst of July, so would she be sitting here writing fan fiction right now? Somehow I doubt it.
Books, Owls, and Mad Mothers
When Lily finally did cool off she felt a bit silly. Maybe it was because she had just shoplifted, or that she was sprinting down the street in the frilliest dress known to man.
Yes, it defiantly had to be one of the two.
I should probably go find Mum, she thought. She turned and started walking in the opposite direction, now at a much slower pace. This time she took a moment to take in the scenery.
Lily had always liked London. The traditional but vivacious feel to it was something you couldn't find just anywhere. It was a spectacular blend of new and old, and there was always something to learn. If she hadn't been a witch this city would be where she would have wanted to have lived.
She peered in store windows and a cute little book store caught her attention. She hadn't been in a muggle one for ages and was dying to know what the new best sellers where.
It wouldn't hurt to go in for a second, she told her self almost giddily.
As she walked in she was overwhelmed by the smells of paper and ink. Smiling she grabbed the first book she saw. She could never understand why some people hated reading. Sure it wasn't fun to do all the time, and she'd rather shove her head in a blender than read some of the huge volumes in Hogwarts' Library about legal codes, and Goblin wars, but books opened up new worlds. She could picture the scenes in her heads like little movies, sometimes even that she was there with her favorite characters.
Books were magical, Lily affirmed, just as much so as her wand.
After nearly and hour of browsing she already had a long list of what she would have to get when she came back. Pausing quickly she got on her knees to put back the book that she had just gotten from the self when all of the sudden she was thrown onto her back and pinned underneath what seemed like a lot of books and something else very large.
"Remus Lupin?" She asked unbelievingly, finally looking to see what the very large thing onto of her was. "What on earth are you doing here?"
Remus Lupin was, for some strange reason one of James Potters friends… she didn't really hold it against him though, he was still a sweet guy, and probably held Potter and Black back from getting in even more trouble then they already had. He was fairly tall, a good 5'11, had light brown hair, and light brown eyes. He blended in easily, almost invisible sometimes, but when he talked people listened.
"Er… so sorry, Lily," said Remus getting off of her quickly, brushing off his knees, then helping her up. "I'm uh, looking for books, same as you I guess… If you don't mind me asking though, um what are you wearing?"
Oh, no. Lily thought, she'd completely forgotten about the dress, the fitting, the wedding, and more importantly, her mum.
Darn those books.
"Shoot! I have to go, it was nice seeing you! I'll talk to you at school!" She rushed out leaving a dazed Remus behind her, only to be stopped by a loud screeching voice.
"LILY MARIE EVANS!"
After convincing her extremely mad mother that she was really sorry for running out and she wasn't trying to hide in the book store, she just got distracted, she ended up getting off with only one week of grounding which was ideal seeing as when her mum first found her she was "going to be grounded for the rest of your teenage years!" Mrs. Evans decided that it would probably be best if they went on home, Petunia would be there shortly anyways.
When they got home Lily recognized her best friend, Melanie Donavich's owl perched on her kitchen table, a letter dangling from its leg. She unattached it and then beckoned the bird to follow her to her room.
Dear Lily,
Did you get it? I knew you would. Head Girl I mean. I talked to Laura and she said she didn't so it has to be you unless it was Pandori, that snarky girl who hangs out with Malfoy, because evidently she gets decent marks.
Anyways, how's your summer been? Mine's good so far, aside from not seeing you. Jeffery's being a pain, again. You're so lucky you have Petunia; I'd kill for an older sister like her. How's the wedding planning going, I hope her friends aren't being too evil, just try and ignore them and think about something fun! Perhaps snogging Potter's face off?
Lily looked disgusted at her friend's lame attempt at being funny.
Alright, alright I was just joking you know. I did see him the other day, and he didn't seem all that bad. Maybe you should give him a chance sometime?
How are you doing so far on that Charms essay we were assigned? I'm so completely lost, help! I know it's your best subject, so I was wondering if you could give me a few tips, pretty please?
Well, as to the real reason I sent this, Mum and Dad are going to take Jeffery and I to go get our books and robes on August 15th and I was wondering if you'd like to join us? I hope you do! Owl me back as soon as possible.
Love,
Melanie
Melanie had been Lily's best friend ever since they were sorted together in first year. They slept together in their room with 3 other girls, Laura, Janet, and Alice. It wasn't that Lily didn't like any of the other girls, but they seemed to always be giggling or gossiping, while it was alright sometimes she needed a break from it every once in a while.
Melanie was much more laid back, and was very go with the flow. She was sweet, which made if very funny that she was a beater on the Gryffindor Quiditch team. Lily secretly thought that was where she must have gotten all of her anger out because she was always nice to everyone.
After asking her mum Lily wrote a quick reply simply saying she'd love to go, and that she'd answer all of her questions when she saw her. She sent off the bird and crashed onto her bed.
Lily finally read her Hogwarts letter and looked at all the new books she would have to get, and then took a much needed nap.
This, by far, had been one of the weirdest afternoons she'd ever experienced.
Final AN:
I know, I know, it's really short, the next one will be longer… and more fluid, I promise!
You know what I just found out how to use? The little stats thing on the log in screen, and guess what? I have 3 alerts, 1 favorite story, and 181 hits! And 6 reviews?! Come on people! Even if you absolutely hate it, tell me! This is how I IMROVE! I LOVE the criticism, it's the best part! So please people, please… REVIEW!!
Thanks to my reviews, great to see you came back! Hope this answers your questions and comments:
LJforever123: lol!Glad you liked Vernon's description, reading back over it now though I used WAY too many ands, at first I wrote something about him being a borderline supporter of communism, but I thought it was a bit too harsh, political, and down right weird. When I went back to change it I guess I didn't check for grammar. Lol, and if there is one thing I stink at, it's grammar.
Arphendess Estelwen: Another lovely long and critiquing review, yay! I swear I must be spoilt when I read other people's story's reviews and they only have ones saying, "Totally awesome chapter! Keep it up!" The dress, haha, I can just see her standing there looking totally gob smacked at it in the mirror. Lol, I hope you got that too. Missy and Princess were fun to write, I got inspiration from them from some of the girls at MY old school actually, Carl Sandburg Middle. I remember when Michelle wore her Coach shoes for PE class saying "these are my crappy shoes anyways." Mrs. Evans was more of an afterthought in the dress scene, I actually forgot to write her in at first, and wasn't sure what to do with her. She was cracking up at Lily's behavior and the dress. You will be seeing more of Mr. Evans later, but I can't say whether he'll have a major roll or not, you'll have to wait and see.
Truth in the Moon: haha, random much? I do like legal things thanks, lol. Your review definitely made me laugh. I think the main reason why I did make Petunia like she is was so I could do some character development, changes over time and all that jazz. I know I sound like a total nerd, haha whatever. I wasn't so sure about the description but evidently it was a hit, I got the idea from a Seventeen magazine actually, the prom edition. I have to give it to Lily as well, she does have a lot of self control. I'm in 9th grade all honors too, I've just missed the past 4 days of school and have a 102 fever. My Spanish teacher's going to kill me, not if my soccer coach gets to me first though. ¡Aye Carumba!
